Below Average
#7395 of 9,539 schools in CA
Elitha Donner Elementary
Elementary School · Elk Grove Unified · Elk Grove, CA
An Elk Grove Unified elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9461 Soaring Oaks Dr., Elk Grove, CA 95758
- Math 38% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elitha Donner Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elitha Donner Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,146
Median home value
$558,800
Median rent
$2,178/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Foulks Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 793 | Compare → |
| Zehnder Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 1,048 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elk Grove Unified
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #61 of 67
- District spending per student
- $15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elitha Donner Elementary is listed in Elk Grove Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elitha Donner Elementary
Elitha Donner Elementary is a public elementary school in Elk Grove, CA, part of Elk Grove Unified, serving approximately 757 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,395 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elitha Donner Elementary
What grades does Elitha Donner Elementary serve?
Elitha Donner Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Elitha Donner Elementary?
Elitha Donner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elitha Donner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elitha Donner Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elitha Donner Elementary rank in CA?
Elitha Donner Elementary ranks #7,395 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Elitha Donner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elitha Donner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elitha Donner Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elitha Donner Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elitha Donner Elementary a charter school?
No, Elitha Donner Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elitha Donner Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elitha Donner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elitha Donner Elementary?
65.3% of students at Elitha Donner Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (916) 683-3073
- Area population (ZIP 95758)
- 65,999
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95758; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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